ADIP SCHEME FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES -1.pptx

he ADIP scheme (Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfer) is an initiative by the Indian government aimed at streamlining subsidy distribution and ensuring that benefits reach the intended recipients directly. By linking Aadhaar numbers to various welfare schemes, the ADIP scheme reduces leakages and improves transparency.The UDID (Unique Disability ID) card is an initiative in India designed to provide a unique identification number to persons with disabilities. This card helps in the recognition of their disabilities and facilitates access to various government schemes and services.

Key Features of the UDID Card:
Unique Identification: Each UDID cardholder receives a unique identification number, which helps in maintaining a centralized database of persons with disabilities.

Access to Benefits: The UDID card serves as proof of disability, allowing holders to access various government benefits, schemes, and services more easily.

Online Application: The application for the UDID card can typically be made online, making the process more convenient for applicants.

Integration with Schemes: The UDID system is linked with various government welfare schemes, ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most.

Simplified Process: The initiative aims to simplify the verification process for persons with disabilities, reducing bureaucratic hurdles.

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1. Topic: An Overview of Government Schemes for PwDs at a Glance Speaker: Mritunjay Prosthetist & Orthotist (P&O) BPO,MPO,MBA(HCHM) CRC, Guwahati

2. Definition of a Person with Disability ( PwD ) 1. International Standards (e.g., United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - UNCRPD): General Definition: The UNCRPD defines a person with a disability as someone who has a physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment that, when interacting with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

3. 2. Indian Context (Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016): General Definition: The Act defines a person with disability as an individual with a long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment that significantly impacts their ability to perform one or more major life activities.

4. IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNMENT SCHEMES Ensuring Equal Opportunities Access to Education and Employment Eliminating Discrimination Enhancing Quality of Life Financial Support H ealth and Rehabilitation Services Promoting Accessibility and Inclusion Infrastructure Development Inclusive Design Supporting Independence and Self-Reliance Skill Development Entrepreneurship Support

5. Key Government Schemes (National Level) The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

6. The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 Objective of the Act: Regulation of Professions: The primary goal of the Act is to regulate and standardize the training and practice of professionals involved in rehabilitation and special education. Quality Assurance: It aims to ensure the quality and efficacy of services provided to persons with disabilities by setting professional standards. Establishment of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI): Formation: The Act established the Rehabilitation Council of India as a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

7. National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 Objective: Promote the welfare of PwDs with specified conditions. Programs: Financial Assistance: Grants to NGOs and other organizations. Skill Development: Vocational training Rehabilitation services. Support for Caregivers: Training and resources for families.

8. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Objective: Establish a legal framework to protect and promote the rights of PwDs . Key Provisions: Reservation of 5% in government jobs and educational institutions. Accessibility standards for public buildings. Prohibition of discrimination in employment and education. Special provisions for specific disabilities, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Disabilities and Mental Retardation.

9. The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 Overview Objective of the Act: Rights-Based Approach: The Act aims to uphold the rights of individuals with mental illnesses and ensure that they receive proper treatment and care while respecting their dignity and autonomy. Mental Health Care: It seeks to provide a framework for mental health care services and improve the quality of mental health services across the country.

10. Schemes for Education and Skill Development Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) Objective: Support organizations working for PwDs . Components: Grants: Financial support for institutions offering education, vocational training, and rehabilitation. Project Funding: Assistance for setting up new projects for PwDs . Skill Development Schemes Programs: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) initiatives. Focus: Vocational training and employment opportunities.

11. Scheme for the Implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 (SIPDA) Overview: Objective: Support various initiatives under the earlier legal framework. Programs: Assistance for creating awareness, advocacy, and support services. National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) Objective: Provide financial assistance for self-employment and entrepreneurship. Programs: Loans: Subsidized loans for setting up businesses. Grants: Financial support for education and vocational training.

12. Scholarships for PwDs Types: Pre-Matric Scholarships: For students with disabilities studying in classes 1-10. Post-Matric Scholarships: For students studying at the higher secondary level or above. National Fellowship: For students with disabilities pursuing higher education or research. Purpose: Financial support for education at various levels.

13. Health and Rehabilitation Schemes Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchasing/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) Objective: Provide aids and appliances to PwDs . Eligibility: Based on income and disability. Rehabilitation Services Programs: Physical and occupational therapy, mental health support. Composite Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC)

14. Government Employment Schemes Programs: Reservation in Jobs: 3% reservation in government jobs for PwDs . Incentives for Employers: Subsidies and tax benefits for hiring PwDs .

15. Accessibility and Infrastructure Accessible India Campaign ( Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) Objective: Improve physical accessibility in public spaces. Components: Ramp construction, accessible public transport. Unified Accessible Design Guidelines Purpose: Standardize accessibility features in buildings and infrastructure.

16. Creation of Barrier Free Environment To provide barrier free environment for the persons with disabilities which include access to built environment in schools, colleges, academic and training institutions, offices and public buildings, recreational areas, health centres / hospitals etc. Also to make Government websites at the Centre / State and District levels accessible to PwDs as per guidelines for Indian Government website issued by NIC and Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (D/o AR&PG), Government of India.

17. Unique Disability ID (UDID “Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities” project is being implemented with a view of creating a National Database for PwDs , and to issue a Unique Disability Identity Card to each person with disabilities. The project also helps in stream-lining the tracking of physical and financial progress of beneficiary at all levels of hierarchy of implementation – from village level, block level, District level , State level and National level.

18. Research on Disability related Technology, Products and Issues under SIPDA Scheme The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities had launched a central sector scheme on “Research on disability related technology, products and issues‟ in January, 2015. The main objectives of this scheme is to  promote research in prevention and prevalence of disability and the application of science & technology for the development of indigenous, appropriate aids and appliances. From the year 2019-20, it has become a part of the “Scheme for Implementation of Rights of Persons’ with Disabilities Act (SIPDA)”.

19. Cross-Disability Early Intervention Centres Early Intevention provides specialized support and services for infants and young children at – risk or with disability and/or development delay and their families to help their development, well-being and participation in family and community life. Initially, single-window Early Intervention Centres in 7 National Institutes and 7 Composite Regional Centres were set up as pilot basis and now 22 Cross-Disability Early Intervention Centres for Children with Disabilities (CDEIC) are operational across the National Institutes and Composite Regional Centre. 

20. Project on Financial Support for Development of Accessible Learning Materials(DALM Project) under SIPDA Scheme Under the provisions of Section 17(g) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, a new Central Sector Scheme has been set up in the year 2014-15 to provide free books, other learning materials and suitable assistive devices to students with benchmark disabilities up to the age of 18 years. The scheme was launched with the objective of providing Braille text books and course material to visually impaired children up to class XII all over India, free of cost. From April 2022, the name of the scheme was changed to “Project for Financial Assistance for Braille Presses”.

21. Awareness Generation and Publicity (AGP) & In Service Training Objectives: The purpose of the Scheme is to create an enabling environment for social, economic and educational empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in all fields of life by disseminating information and sensitizing all stakeholders for ensuring equal opportunities, equity & social justice to enable confidence building in the PwDs so that they can contribute meaningfully and become equal partners in the development of the Nation. 

22. REFERENCES: https://depwd.gov.in/ www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in www.grant-msje.gov.in https://nsdcindia.org/ https://pmdaksh.depwd.gov.in/

23. ADIP Scheme (SCHEME OF ASSISTANCE TO DISABLED PERSONS FOR PURCHASE/FITTING OF AIDS/APPLIANCES) https://adip.disabilityaffairs.gov.in/ADIP/login

24. INTRODUCTION The ADIP scheme  was introduced in the year 1981 for the Persons with Disabilities and implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India.

25. INTRODUCTION Provision of suitable aids and assistive devices is one of the first steps in the process of rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities ( PwDs ). As per Census, 2011 there are 2.68 crore PwDs in the India.

26. AIM OF THE SCHEME Assistive devices are given to PwD’s with an aim to improve their independent functioning, and to arrest the extent of disability and occurrence of secondary disability.

27. OBJECTIVE OF THE SCHEME The main objective  of the scheme is to Assist persons with disability to obtain durable, sophisticated, and scientifically manufactured, good quality aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation, by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhance their economic potential.

28. Scope   The Scheme will  be implemented through the implementing Agencies . Agencies will be provided with financial the assistance for purchase, fabrication and distribution of such standard aids and appliances that are in conformity with the objectives of the Scheme.

29. The implementing Agencies  The implementing Agencies  will take care of and make suitable arrangements for fitting and post-fitting care of the aids and appliances distributed under ADIP Scheme. All National Institutes' , CRC , ALIMCO , DDRC, NGO ,recognized by Govt.

30. The Scheme shall also include essential surgical correction and intervention, prior to fitment of aids and appliances, as per the following norms: Rs.1500/- for speech & hearing impaired. Rs.3,000/- for visually impaired. Rs.15,000/- for orthopedically impaired.

31. ELIGIBILITY OF THE ADIP Scheme. An Indian citizen of any age. Aadhar card of PwD . UDID/Enrollment Number of PwD . Holds a 40% Disability Certificate. Has monthly income from all sources not exceeding Rs. 22,500/- per month. Who have not received assistance during the last 3 years for the same purpose from any source. However, for children below 12 years of age, this limit would be one year.

32. The amount of assistance will be as follows Beneficiaries fulfilling the above criteria can register to avail the benefits of the scheme. Online ADIP beneficiary registration link:- https://adip.depwd.gov.in/mosjeApp/orp.html https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/ Total Income Amount of Assistance Up to Rs.22,500/- per month (ii) Rs.22,501/- to Rs. 30,000/- per Month 30,000 Greater than Full cost of aid/appliance (ii) 50% of the cost of aid/appliance 100% payable

33. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION Disability Certificate. (UDID) Unique Disability Identity cards 2 Nos. Passport Size Photographs of the Client. Income Certificate (Photocopy). 4. Identity Proof

34. Income certificate Income certificate from Revenue Agencies / BPL Card / MGNREGA Card / Disability Pension Card / Certificate by M.P./MLA/Councilor/Gram Pradhan accepted for providing aids/ appliances to PwDs . Income certificate of beneficiaries staying in orphanages and half-way homes etc. will be accepted on certification of District Collector or Head of the organization concerned.

35. Identity proof of beneficiaries (Photo copy of any one) Aadhar card Voter ID PAN Card Driving license Property card Passbook of a nationalized bank with photo ID Passport Freedom fighter’s identity card Employee government ID card Ration card with photo ID etc.. .

36. TYPES OF AIDS & APPLIANCES ISSUED UNDER ADIP SCHEME

37. Orthotics Appliances

38. Prosthetics Appliances

39. Category-IV: Visual Appliances

40. References https://adip.depwd.gov.in/files/ADIP_English.pdf https://adip.depwd.gov.in/mosjeApp/orp.html https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/registration

41. Thank - You